Looks like I'm going to be a single dad. Well last piece of the puzzle the house is being foreclosed on the 23rd. The ex still has no job income or place to go which is not my problem but the children are. I planned for this day 8months ago. I'm anxious sometimes knowing I'll have full time parenting responsibily. At least I'm sober with a healthier mind and can be there for them today. It is what it is. This is just life. I stay sober go to meetings work the steps with a sponsor and life moves on for the better. I have no regrets and I'm grateful for what I have. I know things could be way worse. The final tie to this marriage on paper is finally being cut so I can move foward with my next chapter with my kids. I know they need a healthier home than the one they are in now. I'm reasonably happy all because of God and this program. Also because of other drunks like you sharing their experience strength and hope, for that I am eternally grateful.
Great attitude E, ... sounds like a very mature way to view your situation ... and with gratitude is the best way ... good go'n ... I know you still have some 'tough' trying times ahead, but man, is it so much easier sober ...
Just a little caution that I feel you're already mindful of, and don't take this the wrong way, but please try not let stink'n think'n tell you this is what you HAVE to do ... live the AA way of life because it is what YOU WANT to do ... having the kids 'n all can lead to bad think'n in the form that it is what you have to do, like you're 'trapped' ... that destroys a person's 'quality' of sobriety ... I have a strong feeling you know this already, so please don't take offence ... I've seen the results when someone stays sober that way, and it ain't pretty ...
Love ya man and God Bless, Pappy
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
Pappy no worries no offense taken. Thanks for your concern and I welcome the advice. Well we got the short sale agreement and foreclosure was put on hold. So this buys time till warmer weather and the ex says her sister will take her in. I'm glad she has somewhere to go with the kids if need be and that she has been going to outpatient therapy 5 days a week 5hrs each day to try to get better. I can't wait till summer but still have to keep it in today ugh, LOL. I don't have much else to say I'm blank. What a wonderful thing.
